Details

Provenance

Galerie Ghislaine Hussenot, Paris Aquis auprès de celle-ci en 1989

Exhibited

Baden-Baden, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Christian Boltanski , 1984; catalogue, no.5 Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la ville, Passions Privées , Collections d'Art Moderne et Contemporain en France , Paris, 1995-1996; catalogue, p.657, no.8, illustré

Literature

Art in America , New York, Octobre 1989, no.10, p.170, illustré Bob Calle, Archives - Christian Boltanski - 01 , édition 591, Paris, 2009, p.115, illustré Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue's illustration.<br>Since the execution of the work, some of the elements have been resealed.<br>Due to the artist's process, a few minor tears on the upper left sheet, light stains and some superficial dust on the sugar elements are visible under close inspection.<br>On the wood box, some wears on the white painting is only visible under close inspection.<br>This work is in very good condition. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalog summary

Christian Boltanski Vitrine de référence vitrine horizontale en bois peint en blanc contenant 27 sucres taillés et objets divers 12,5 x 120,3 x 59,7 cm; 4 15/16 x 47 3/8 x 23 1/2 in. Exécuté en 1972. Provenance Galerie Ghislaine Hussenot, Paris Aquis auprès de celle-ci en 1989 Exhibited Baden-Baden, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Christian Boltanski , 1984; catalogue, no.5 Paris, Musée d'Art Moderne de la ville, Passions Privées , Collections d'Art Moderne et Contemporain en France , Paris, 1995-1996; catalogue, p.657, no.8, illustré Literature Art in America , New York, Octobre 1989, no.10, p.170, illustré Bob Calle, Archives - Christian Boltanski - 01 , édition 591, Paris, 2009, p.115, illustré Condition The colours are fairly accurate in the catalogue's illustration.<br>Since the execution of the work, some of the elements have been resealed.<br>Due to the artist's process, a few minor tears on the upper left sheet, light stains and some superficial dust on the sugar elements are visible under close inspection.<br>On the wood box, some wears on the white painting is only visible under close inspection.<br>This work is in very good condition. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."